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post #21 of 26
8/18/06 at 8:03pm
I would give it a few tries before I trim anything. I've had 3 months of use and I find I can get it much more comfortably situated now.
post #22 of 26
8/19/06 at 12:30am
My trick to getting my cup to find it's comfy spot, is to use the punch down fold, guide it in until I feel the ridge reach just past my wall, then I give it a twist of 1/4 turn. Sometimes, the stem is still poking out a bit, and I just give it a little push further back. Then, I give it a little "tug" to make sure it rebounds (which indicates it is sealed). I run my finger all the way around the base to make sure it's popped (and tonight I realllllllly felt it pop and it hit my cervix and shocked me!). Finally, I do this little cupdance that is basically hoolahooping w/out the hoop. I go in both directions to make sure it is settled and popped. It seems to be my "security", and also helps relieve back pressure for me!
post #23 of 26
8/19/06 at 2:31am
OK, major success this evening...had it in from 5 pm till midnight, no leakage...I had it shoved up so that it covered my cervix...did my diva dance, gave it a psin and VOILA!!!! So far so good!!!! I've emptied it and reinserted it, so hopefully I've done it right again!!!

Good l uck to you all!!! Sus
post #24 of 26
8/19/06 at 10:15am
Well, it was comfy enough to sleep in last night. I'm getting in right as far as catching the flow and I haven't had a leak issue. It just isn't quite comfy, the end protruds and push up agains my left side jut a bit. I guess I'll have to keep working to perfect the positioning. I'm determined to bond with my Diva, I really like the concept.
post #25 of 26
8/19/06 at 10:45am
A Mum....I couldn't get it comfortable until I totally trimmed off the tip...don't know why they think you can pull the thing out by that little piece of silicon anyhow!!!!

Thanks to everyone for your help!!! Sus
post #26 of 26
8/19/06 at 1:36pm
Sus, its good to know I'm not the only one "breaking the rules"

I don't get how the stem would help get it out either. I just grab the base of the cup and pinch and twist it out. I haven't quite figured out if I'm breaking the suction or not, but it doesn't hurt to take it out, so I guess I've got it right.

I wore it today to take Claire to dance class, we were out for about three hours. I emptied it at home. It is so pleasant not to worry about icky pads or tampons.
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